Construction Project Manager Cost Control

System Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

System Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Construction Project Manager Cost Control based in Manchester with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. You will manage day-to-day tasks across retail building projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.

Proficiency in cost control, project cost management and reporting is essential, with experience in construction software.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in cost control and project cost management.
• Experience with construction software.
• Strong attention to detail, time management and organizational skills.
• Membership in CIOB is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee retail building projects from start to finish.
• Manage planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Cost control

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Reporting

Retail construction

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Project Management

Tools

Construction software

Job description

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester – Commutable from Warrington, Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport, Macclesfield, Northwich

Post Code: M19 1BB

Start Date: ASAP

Sector Focus – UK Retail, Retail Construction Projects, Construction Cost Control, Project Cost Management, Construction Consultancy

You will be joining a successful client-focused Construction Consultancy and Project Management firm with retail clients across the UK. Based in Manchester with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements.

As a Construction Project Manager Cost Control you will manage day-to-day tasks overseeing Retail building projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards by managing planning, scheduling, resource allocation, team coordination, client communication, safety, and compliance with regulations, bridging the gap between stakeholders like architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

Proficiency in cost control and project cost management. Experience with construction software. Expertise in reporting processes. Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with project teams. Relevant degree in Project Management or a related field Membership in a professional organization such as CIOB is a plus.

The role will suit individuals currently working as Construction Project Manager Cost Control, Construction Project Manager, Retail Project Manager and be living within a commutable distance of Stockport, Greater Manchester, Macclesfield or be willing to relocate.